Pakistani sailors injured in Red Sea Houthi attack return home safely

Six Pakistani sailors who were injured in a recent Houthi rebel attack in the Red Sea have safely returned to Pakistan, announced Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday.

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The six Pakistani sailors injured in the recent Houthi attack on a Tanzanian-flagged commercial vessel have safely returned to Pakistan, while the mortal remains of the two Pakistani sailors who tragically lost their lives have also been repatriated.

The attack on August 11 targeted the Tanzania-flagged vessel Tihamah, resulting in casualties among its crew. Initially, Dar had reported three Pakistani nationals killed and one injured. However, he confirmed on Thursday that the mortal remains of the two Pakistani sailors who lost their lives have also been repatriated.

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All relevant stakeholders have been directed to ensure their safe, dignified and expeditious repatriation.

Dar expressed appreciation for the efforts of the Consulate General of Pakistan in Jeddah and the Pakistani Embassy in Riyadh in facilitating the return and repatriation from Yemen, noting the absence of a Pakistani diplomatic mission in the country. He also lauded the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and the Saudi Foreign Ministry for their cooperation in providing medical assistance and arrangements in Jeddah.

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We remain committed to extending all possible assistance to the injured sailors and the bereaved families.

Reiterating Pakistan's condemnation of the Houthi attack, Dar emphasized that "the safety and security of seafarers must be ensured at all times." He affirmed Pakistan's commitment to providing all possible assistance to the injured sailors and the families of those who died. The incident highlights the ongoing risks faced by commercial shipping in the Red Sea region.

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safety and security of seafarers must be ensured at all times.